Method and device for water treatment using radio waves

Abstract

A method, device, and system for treating water solutions is disclosed for the purpose of preventing the formation of deposits on the inner surface of pipelines, boilers and other equipment. The method is based on the use of radio waves in a specific frequency range, which correspond to characteristics of the water solution under treatment. The water treatment system disclosed, and based on the method, significantly improves a water solution's properties without extensive usage of chemicals.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A device for treating a fluid, comprising:
 a radiowave generator attached to a pipe containing a fluid; the generator emitting a series of pulses into the fluid within the pipe; a first pulse rate corresponds to one or more N-th subharmonics in a radiowave range of a resonant frequency of one or more compounds within the fluid; the resonant frequency being in a GHz range;   the pulses efficiently affecting inorganic microcrystals growing in the fluid and on an internal surface of the pipe, the pulses changing the microcrystals' shape thus reducing microcrystal adhesion to surfaces touched by the fluid.   
     
     
         2 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the generator emits pulses with a second pulse rate corresponding to M-th subharmonics of the resonant frequency; the pulses with M-th subharmonics rate being emitted into the fluid and affecting the microcrystals in the same manner as that of  claim 1 . 
     
     
         3 . The device of  claim 2 , wherein N-th and M-th subharmonics are emitted sequentially. 
     
     
         4 . The device of  claim 2 , wherein N-th and M-th subharmonics are emitted simultaneously. 
     
     
         5 . The device of  claim 2 , wherein a frequency of M-th subharmonics is equal to half of a frequency of the N-th subharmonics. 
     
     
         6 . The device of  claim 2 , wherein the generator emits pulses with a third pulse rate corresponding to L-th subharmonics of the resonant frequency; the pulses with L-th subharmonics rate being emitted into the fluid and affecting the microcrystals in the same mariner as that of  claim 2 . 
     
     
         7 . The device of  claim 6 , wherein a frequency of L-th subharmonics is equal to half of a frequency of M-th subharmonics. 
     
     
         8 . The device of  claim 6 , wherein N-th, M-th, and L-th subharmonics are emitted sequentially in a predetermined sequence of any order. 
     
     
         9 . The device of  claim 8 , wherein N-th, M-th, and L-th subharmonics are in frequency ranges of 20.0-40.0 kHz, 10.0-20.0 kHz; and 5.0-10.0 kHz, respectively. 
     
     
         10 . The device of  claim 1 , further comprising a programmable microcontroller that provides triggering pulses to the generator, thus ensuring that the generator emits pulses at a desired rate. 
     
     
         11 . The device of  claim 10 , wherein the microcontroller provides pulses to the generator for emitting pulses of N-th, M-th, and L-th subharmonics sequentially, thus providing a sequence of generated N-th, M-th and L-th subharmonics targeting the fluid. 
     
     
         12 . The device of  claim 11 , wherein a program is created and stored within the microcrontroller, which is based on a specific chemical and biological composition of the fluid being treated. 
     
     
         13 . The device of  claim 12 , wherein the fluid is a water solution, and wherein the program is adjusted for a regional or geographic content within the water solution. 
     
     
         14 . The device of  claim 13 , wherein the program is specifically created for one particular source of water solution. 
     
     
         15 . The device of  claim 12 , wherein the program adjusts all frequencies based on a temporal or seasonal change of the fluid. 
     
     
         16 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the generator further comprises a magnetic core having a plurality of detachable sections; the sections being placed around the pipe; the sections providing for adjustment of device positioning on pipes with varying diameters. 
     
     
         17 . The device of  claim 16 , wherein the sections comprise a ferrite material with a high magnetic permeability and a low electrical conductivity, wherein the ferrite material provides a low energy loss. 
     
     
         18 . The device of  claim 1 , further comprising an indicator; the indicator being coupled to a digital display for showing a peak amplitude of induced pulses thus determining a correct placement of the generator on the pipe and a normal operation if the shown amplitude is above a predetermined threshold. 
     
     
         19 . The device of  claim 18 , wherein the indicator further comprises a control winding of an electrical wire around a magnetic core, wherein a signal from the winding is transmitted to the digital display for showing the peak amplitude of induced pulses. 
     
     
         20 . A fluid treatment system, comprising: a device for fluid treatment, the device comprising a radiowave generator; the generator emitting a series of pulses into the fluid; a first pulse rate corresponds to N-th subharmonics in the radiowave range of a resonant frequency of the fluid; the resonant frequency being in GHz range;
 the pulses efficiently affect organic and inorganic impurities in the fluid thus improving the fluid quality, wherein at least a part of the fluid passes through the device at least twice.